Potential Energy

Listen Now: What’s In An Accent with Lupita Nyong’o

This week, we’re bringing you an exciting conversation where Lupita Nyong’o joins Trevor Noah and Christiana Mbakwe Medina on their show What Now? to discuss Mind Your Own and its vibrant tales from the African diaspora. The trio dives into their multifaceted identities, Lupita’s inspiring stance on never expecting rejection, and an entertaining debate that attempts to crown the “best” African country. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

I Lied to Me O

Your body is your smoke detector. This episode contains strong language and graphic imagery. Sensitive listeners, please be advised. STORIES “It’s in His Kiss”: 18-year-old Lupita falls for Juan, a handsome family friend. Just when she thinks he couldn’t be more perfect, they share their first kiss. Original score by Nyokabi Kariũki [https://linktr.ee/nkariuki_], with additional production from Clay Xavier [https://www.clayxavier.games/] and MR LU* [https://www.instagram.com/mistaalu/]. “Love and Marriage”: When Sirry graduates from college in Buea, Cameroon, all eyes are on her. Why is she still single? To deflect attention, she decides to take extreme measures. This story references violence and oppression of people in the LGBTQIA+ community. Please take care while listening. Many thanks to Sirry Alang [https://sirryalang.com/] for sharing her story with Mind Your Own. Produced by David Exumé [https://www.davidexume.com/] with Sirry Alang. Original score by Niecy Blues [https://open.spotify.com/artist/3iiPUUTrbJ4ObYjWgYoXfD?si=KT9oTLHhRjOXwrTeD65PKg&nd=1]. Additional music and production from Lauryn Newson [https://www.instagram.com/araalexan/]. Original Mind Your Own theme song by Sandra Lawson-Ndu AKA Sandu Ndu [https://linktr.ee/sandundu] x Peachcurls [https://www.peachcurls.com/] ft. Ehiorobo [https://www.ehiorobo.us/music]. This episode also featured the song I Saw An Angel On The Roof & Wept [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gCdWD7dRR4] by Somadina. Executive Producers: Glynn Washington and Mark Ristich Managing Editor: Regina Bediako Director of Production: Marisa Dodge Series Producers: David Exumé and Priscilla Alabi Music Supervisor: Sandra Lawson-Ndu Story Scouts: Ashley Okwuosa, Fiona Nyong’o, Jessica Kariisa, Lesedi Oluko Moche Editors: Nancy López and Anna Sussman Engineering: Miles Lassi Operations Manager: Florene Wiley Story Consultant: John Fecile Graphic Design: Jemimah Ekeh Original Artwork: Mateus Sithole Special Thanks: Allan Coye, Jake Kleinberg, Samara Still, Sarah Yoo, Warner Music Group, and Afripods [https://afripods.africa/] Episode transcripts can be found here [https://lemonadamedia.com/podcast/i-lied-to-me-o/]. Mind Your Own is a production of KQED [https://www.kqed.org/]’s Snap Studios, with sales and distribution by Lemonada Media [https://lemonadamedia.com/]. Hosted and produced by Lupita Nyong’o.  Snap Studios is home to the Snap Judgment [https://snapjudgment.org/] and Spooked [https://spookedpodcast.org/] podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

School Daze

No one rules forever on the throne of time. This episode contains strong language and graphic imagery. Sensitive listeners, please be advised. STORIES “The Black Ties”: In high school, Lupita pushes back against an archaic rule with a secret weapon. Original score by Cheflee [https://open.spotify.com/artist/39U0kxznGu0lvDrwznXQAt?si=OP7VIdfoSnqWCUWjp7oS1g&nd=1]. “The Holy Holies”: Odinaka departs Atlanta for boarding school in Nigeria, where he clashes with the upperclassmen. Enter divine intervention in the form of “The Catholic Executives.” Thank you Odinaka Ezeokoli [https://www.instagram.com/odinaka/] for sharing your story, and Stuti Sharma [https://linktr.ee/cyborgstuti] for joining him in the studio! Written by Odinaka Ezeokoli and produced by John Fecile [https://www.jawnfuhseal.com/]. Original score by Ehiorobo [https://lnk.to/BlissStation]. Original Mind Your Own theme song by Sandra Lawson-Ndu AKA Sandu Ndu [https://linktr.ee/sandundu] x Peachcurls [https://www.peachcurls.com/] ft. Ehiorobo [https://www.ehiorobo.us/music]. This episode also featured the song Blessed [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBDrBAEVoho] by Kiddo CSA ft. BlaqBonez. Executive Producers: Glynn Washington and Mark Ristich Managing Editor: Regina Bediako Director of Production: Marisa Dodge Series Producers: David Exumé and Priscilla Alabi Music Supervisor: Sandra Lawson-Ndu Story Scouts: Ashley Okwuosa, Fiona Nyong’o, Jessica Kariisa, Lesedi Oluko Moche Editors: Nancy López and Anna Sussman Engineering: Miles Lassi Operations Manager: Florene Wiley Story Consultant: John Fecile Graphic Design: Jemimah Ekeh Original Artwork: Mateus Sithole Special Thanks: Allan Coye, Jake Kleinberg, Samara Still, Sarah Yoo, Warner Music Group, and Afripods [https://afripods.africa/] Episode transcripts can be found here [https://lemonadamedia.com/podcast/school-daze/]. Mind Your Own is a production of KQED [https://www.kqed.org/]’s Snap Studios, with sales and distribution by Lemonada Media [https://lemonadamedia.com/]. Hosted and produced by Lupita Nyong’o. Snap Studios is home to the Snap Judgment [https://snapjudgment.org/] and Spooked [https://spookedpodcast.org/] podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Safe Passage

Wherever you go, there you are. This episode contains strong language and graphic imagery. Sensitive listeners, please be advised. STORIES “A Christmas Misadventure”: ¡Feliz Navidad! Lupita is in Mexico for Christmas when a friend invites her to join him and his relatives for the holiday. Original score by Parker Halliwell, Jr. AKA Dakim [https://linktr.ee/ddustdirect]. “TikTok Ticket”: Phoebe didn’t grow up with much else besides her dreams. To support herself and her family, she leaves Uganda for difficult work abroad, despite warnings from her loved ones. This story references forced labor. Please take care while listening. Thank you, Phoebe Kukkiriza [https://www.tiktok.com/@phoebek971], for sharing your story with us. Produced by Anna Sussman. Original score by Clay Xavier [https://www.clayxavier.games/].   Original Mind Your Own theme song by Sandra Lawson-Ndu AKA Sandu Ndu [https://linktr.ee/sandundu] x Peachcurls [https://www.peachcurls.com/] ft. Ehiorobo [https://www.ehiorobo.us/music]. This episode also featured the songs Color [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8p-cLr6wRg] by Preyé and Journey With Me [https://soundcloud.com/anam-bloch/11-journey-with-me-ft-karun?in=anam-bloch/sets/nairobi-yetu-ny] by Blocka Beats ft. Karun. Executive Producers: Glynn Washington and Mark Ristich Managing Editor: Regina Bediako Director of Production: Marisa Dodge Series Producers: David Exumé and Priscilla Alabi Music Supervisor: Sandra Lawson-Ndu Story Scouts: Ashley Okwuosa, Fiona Nyong’o, Jessica Kariisa, Lesedi Oluko Moche Editors: Nancy López and Anna Sussman Engineering: Miles Lassi Operations Manager: Florene Wiley Story Consultant: John Fecile Graphic Design: Jemimah Ekeh Original Artwork: Mateus Sithole Special Thanks: Allan Coye, Jake Kleinberg, Samara Still, Sarah Yoo, Warner Music Group, and Afripods [https://afripods.africa/] Episode transcripts can be found here [https://lemonadamedia.com/podcast/safe-passage/]. Mind Your Own is a production of KQED [https://www.kqed.org/]’s Snap Studios, with sales and distribution by Lemonada Media [https://lemonadamedia.com/]. Hosted and produced by Lupita Nyong’o.  Snap Studios is home to the Snap Judgment [https://snapjudgment.org/] and Spooked [https://spookedpodcast.org/] podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Potential Energy

You can’t spot a red flag while wearing rose-colored glasses. This episode contains strong language and graphic imagery. Sensitive listeners, please be advised. STORIES “The Mission”: Garrett is infamous on campus for having problematic views on race. Lupita wants to school him into making better choices. Original score by Sandra Lawson-Ndu [http://linktr.ee/sandundu] and Olukemi Lijadu [https://olukemilijadu.com/]. “Red Foxes”: Ansa is living in Washington, D.C. when she meets Henry on a dating app. It’s love at first sight … until a shaman gets involved. Many thanks to Ansa Edim [https://www.ansaedim.com/] and Tashal Brown for joining us in the studio! Produced by Priscilla Alabi [https://priscilla-alabi.com/]. Original score by Clay Xavier [https://www.clayxavier.games/], with additional music from Ehiorobo [https://lnk.to/BlissStation]. Original Mind Your Own theme song by Sandra Lawson-Ndu AKA Sandu Ndu x Peachcurls [https://www.peachcurls.com/] ft. Ehiorobo [https://www.ehiorobo.us/music]. This episode also featured the song Haibo [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZyYFXLHXbA] by Kiddo CSA. Executive Producers: Glynn Washington and Mark Ristich Managing Editor: Regina Bediako Director of Production: Marisa Dodge Series Producers: David Exumé and Priscilla Alabi Music Supervisor: Sandra Lawson-Ndu Story Scouts: Ashley Okwuosa, Fiona Nyong’o, Jessica Kariisa, Lesedi Oluko Moche Editors: Nancy López and Anna Sussman Engineering: Miles Lassi Operations Manager: Florene Wiley Story Consultant: John Fecile Graphic Design: Jemimah Ekeh Original Artwork: Mateus Sithole Special Thanks: Allan Coye, Jake Kleinberg, Samara Still, Sarah Yoo, Warner Music Group, and Afripods [https://afripods.africa/] Episode transcripts can be found here [https://lemonadamedia.com/podcast/potential-energy/]. Mind Your Own is a production of KQED [https://www.kqed.org/]’s Snap Studios, with sales and distribution by Lemonada Media [https://lemonadamedia.com/]. Hosted and produced by Lupita Nyong’o.  Snap Studios is home to the Snap Judgment [https://snapjudgment.org/] and Spooked [https://spookedpodcast.org/] podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.